We're getting older with 10,000 baby boomers reaching retirement age every day, yikes! We're healthier and many older people are working beyond the traditional retirement age of 65. Most people want to stay in their homes so it's important that we all learn about aging in place. …
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Was Replacement Roof Done Right?
With 8 years experience running a handyman business, my daughter-in-law asked for help finding a reliable roofing company to replace her roof. Emily got three recommended estimates, needed to verify pricing and learn about materials and warranties. She picked the contractor recommended by someone I …
7 Steps to Staging a House
The concept of home staging isn't new. It's a marketing tool to sell your home faster and for a higher price. There are lots of home staging tips online. The challenge for homeowners who've never sold a house is learning what's involved in staging a house. It's also important to understand the …
Tips for Managing a Successful Divorce
It's been over three years since my divorce, and I'd say I'm pretty close to recovered now. I'd also say it's taken me a long time to come to terms with how my life has changed. It wasn't quick and definitely not easy. But for those facing similar challenges, here are some bits of advice to help you …
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Managing the Home Mortgage Process
Getting a mortgage today is much more difficult than it needs to be. At least that's my perspective based on buying my fourteenth house in 2014, meaning I've got lots of experience with the home mortgage process. I just walked away from the first mortgage broker I was working with, a week before …
Home Staging Sells Homes Faster
Home staging is a pretty simple concept that home owners planning to sell their home should understand. That's because home staging can help your home sell faster and for a higher price. It's also a lot less complicated than HGTV's Designed to Sell show, with many successful home staging projects …
